In The Smart Guide to the Bible: Joshua, Judges, & Ruth, learn about the impact of Israel’s leaders after Moses’ death, understand the radiant role of Ruth in the midst of the new nation’s struggles, and discover how this ancient and unparalleled time in the Middle East affects your life today.The Smart Guide to the Bible series contains user-friendly guides for everyday Bible readers, designed to faithfully lead you through the Bible using an easy-to-understand approach.Every page contains handy features or learning aids like these:cross-references to other Scripturesbrief commentaries from expertspoints to ponderthe big picture of how passages fit with the entire Biblepractical tips for applying biblical truths to lifesimple definitions of key words and conceptsinteresting maps, charts, and illustrationswrap-ups of each biblical passagestudy questions Whether you’re new to the Bible, a long-time student of Scripture, or somewhere in between, you’ll appreciate the many ways The Smart Guide to the Bible: Joshua, Judges, & Ruth goes far beyond your typical Bible study tool. The practical, relevant helps on each page lead you to get the most out of God’s word.